Already reports have surfaced of companies running out of stock due to supply constraints. Much of the shortage is seen in TV sets, ovens and dishwashers. While most of the retail chains are pushing for higher sales, online market places such as Amazon and Flipkart have also announced annual festival sales.
Supply disruption
Globally, white goods manufacturers are facing a shortage of critical parts as COVID-19 created havoc on supply chains.
In India, the stand off with China, a critical supplier for most of the parts, added to the problem. Shortly after the border skirmish in June with China, the Customs department India had been closely scrutinising all imports to Mumbai and Chennai.
This had led to the cargo terminals at the bigger airports catering to higher volumes. In June, the Delhi airport handled 1,850 freighter aircraft, its highest ever for a month.Earlier this year, there were signs of labour unrest at the cargo terminal. In April, says a report by PeoplesDispatch.com, labourers belonging to JAC Air Services had complained about unpaid dues.
photo: Delhi airport twitter
